Writing the second half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
I can write the second half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action.
Writing the second half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
I can write the second half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned.
- Our climax should have a tense, fast-paced mood.
- We can combine descriptive details and emotive details to paint a clear picture for the reader.
- We can use a range of linguistic techniques and cohesive devices for increasing the pace.
- We use precise vocabulary to add to the impression of speed.
Keywords
Climax - the point in the narrative where the suspense and excitement reach their highest point
Mood - the feeling or atmosphere in a section of text
Descriptive details - details that tell us what a character is experiencing (seeing hearing, doing, smelling) during a scene
Emotive details - details that tell us what a character is feeling and thinking during a scene
Precise vocabulary - vocabulary chosen to create a particular impression or to have a particular effect on the reader
Common misconception
Pupils may forget to cover the 'events' of the story while focusing on descriptive and emotive details.
Ensure that you emphasise the need to move the action forwards and that you model this in oral rehearsal.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
an explosion shattered the buildings to his left
he was determined to press onwards
he threw himself on through the burning chaos